Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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